A Glean movie guide
Stuck on Repeat: The Best Time Loop Movies
Break the cycle.
From hilarious comedies to high-stakes thrillers, these films master the art of the do-over.
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The movie list
- 01
Groundhog Day
The gold standard of the genre that balances cynical humor with genuine heart.
A cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
- 02
Edge of Tomorrow
A relentless sci-fi spectacle where every death is a tactical lesson in survival.
Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.
- 03
Palm Springs
A sharp, nihilistic, and surprisingly sweet take on living the same day forever.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- 04
Source Code
A high-concept race against time that keeps the tension high within an eight-minute window.
When decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, he discovers he's part of a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train.
- 05
Happy Death Day
A clever blend of slasher tropes and dark comedy that breathes new life into the genre.
Caught in a bizarre and terrifying time warp, college student Tree finds herself repeatedly reliving the day of her murder, ultimately realizing that she must identify the killer and the reason for her death before her chances of survival run out.
- 06
Triangle
A mind-bending maritime nightmare that rewards viewers who pay close attention to the details.
When Jess sets sail on a yacht with a group of friends, she cannot shake the feeling that there is something wrong.
- 07
Run Lola Run
A high-energy experiment in how tiny choices can lead to radically different destinies.
Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.
- 08
Boss Level
A stylized, action-packed ride that feels like a lethal video game come to life.
A former special forces agent is trapped in a time loop and relives his death over and over again. To escape the terrible situation, he must track down those responsible and stop them.
- 09
The Endless
A slow-burn mystery that explores the eerie, cosmic side of temporal traps.
Two brothers return to the cult they fled from years ago to discover that the group's beliefs may be more sane than they once thought.
- 10
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
A charming and heartfelt look at two teenagers finding beauty in a world that won't move on.
Two teenagers trapped in an endless time loop set out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect.